The Nightingale — Questions and answers

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What did Elara discover when she looked at the Nightingale's cage?

Choices

  1. It was sparkling with new gold.
  2. It was completely empty. ✓
  3. There was a different bird inside it.
  4. Silas the janitor was hiding in it.

Answer: It was completely empty.

From page 2

According to Silas, what was the ONLY thing that could break the spell of the Emperor's sorrow?

Choices

  1. A brand new painting for the museum.
  2. The bright light from Elara's lantern.
  3. The beautiful melody of the Nightingale. ✓
  4. A very long and quiet nap.

Answer: The beautiful melody of the Nightingale.

From page 3

Where did Elara decide to go to find the Nightingale?

Choices

  1. She went back into the grand museum.
  2. She decided to follow the moonlight into the Whispering Woods. ✓
  3. She stayed with Silas in the museum.
  4. She went to visit the Emperor's palace.

Answer: She decided to follow the moonlight into the Whispering Woods.

From page 4

What did the real Nightingale say was the song the Emperor truly needed to hear?

Choices

  1. A funny joke.
  2. Courage. ✓
  3. A brand new musical instrument.
  4. A quiet whisper.

Answer: Courage.

From page 8

What happened when the Nightingale's song filled the painted kingdom?

Choices

  1. The Emperor started to cry even more.
  2. All the painted colors disappeared forever.
  3. Colors bloomed on every canvas, and the Emperor smiled. ✓
  4. Elara packed her bags and left the museum.

Answer: Colors bloomed on every canvas, and the Emperor smiled.

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